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Phrynocephalus forsythii
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phrynocephalus forsythii, also known commonly as Forsyth's toadhead agama and Forsyth's toad-headed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to China.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, forsythii, is in honor of English diplomat Thomas Douglas Forsyth.[2][3]
Geographic range
P. forsythii is found in northwestern China, in the Tarim Basin portion of the autonomous region of Xinjiang.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. forsythii is desert, at altitudes of 887–3,200 m (2,910–10,499 ft).[1]
Reproduction
P. forsythii is ovoviviparous.[1][2] Litter size is one to six young.[1]
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